Track Renewal

King Street East and Church Street

NEW: Effective Monday, August 18, 2025, 504C and 504/304D King replacement buses have resumed service through the King Street East and Church Street intersection.

Streetcar service in the area is expected to resume in early September, once TTC crews complete testing the newly installed tracks.

Work details

The City of Toronto and the TTC have completed the following infrastructure upgrades at the King Street East and Church Street intersection:

Watermain replacement (City)
Streetcar track renewal (City and TTC)

Streetcar track testing

TTC crews are currently testing the newly installed streetcar tracks to ensure safe and reliable service once streetcar resumes in early September.

Work hours and noise

TTC crews will work days and/or nights while track testing is underway.
Noise and lights from construction vehicles/machinery should be expected.

Changes to TTC service in the area

503/303 Kingston Rd and 504/304 King streetcars are diverting around the King Street East and Church Street intersection to accommodate ongoing track testing work.
304D, 504C and 504D King replacement buses continue to provide service on most sections of King Street where streetcars are currently not running.

Learn more about these diversions here.